Florence Nyirongo
Lusaka
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with 3 years of experience providing medical, emotional and social support to 15 clients. Positive and caring demeanor paired with understanding and ease with patient concerns.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Care Worker
Methodist Homes - Garden Village Retirement Home
Johannesburg
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Facilitated group activities aimed at providing an enjoyable experience for all participants.
- Encouraged independence while providing assistance when needed.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Provided companionship by engaging in meaningful conversations with clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Personal Care Assistant
Help Age Zimbabwe
Harare
06.2020 - 09.2022
Education
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Adult Health Nursing
EIntegrity Healthcare E-learning
07.2023
Home Based Care - Adult Health Nursing
Order of St John
Johannesburg, South Africa 12.2022
Pitman Secretarial Studies -
Speciss College Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High School
Harare, ZimbabweSkills
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Problem-Solving
- Community Activities
- Medication Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- First Aid and Safety
- Time Management
- Supportive Companionship
- Multitasking and Organization
- Daily Living Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Heavy Lifting
- Incapacitation Care
- Records Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Assisted with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and palliative care, and incontinence care, minimized rashes, sores, and soiling, gaining 0 incidents of bedsores
- Assisted with patient nutrition and elimination needs while implementing low-salt and low-fat diets for patients with diabetes, and other closely monitored illnesses.
References
James Zindonga,
Supervising Manager,
jameszindonga@helpagezim.co.zw,
00263 78 304 8149
Gerda du Toit,
Nursing Manager - Garden Village,
gv.matron@mha.co.za,
0027 11 686 1006
Languages
Chichewa
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Shona
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Zulu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
During my free time, I enjoy travelling and meeting people with cultural backgrounds. I love nature and the outdoor, taking long walks, hiking and the occasional run.
Timeline
Volunteer Care Worker
Methodist Homes - Garden Village Retirement Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Help Age Zimbabwe
06.2020 - 09.2022
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Adult Health Nursing
EIntegrity Healthcare E-learning
Home Based Care - Adult Health Nursing
Order of St John
Pitman Secretarial Studies -
Speciss College Zimbabwe
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High School
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